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Section 426 — Punishment for committing mischief

As in force on 10 February 2020.

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426.Punishment for committing mischief

Whoever commits mischief shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 426]